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Reflecting on things especially on your old behaviors is very healthy. Think about how many times you might have misread the situation or missed an opportunity. Plus, reflecting is a part of life so we can learn and shape ourselves. Today's episode presented by  Stamps.com - get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale with code: POD Please subscribe and l...

Thanks to TikTok there is at least one new trend every day and not to mention all these so-called educational channels to get you to jump on these trends so you can make it about your niche or business. As someone who does this for a living, I can tell you it is exhausting. I'm not even talking about the part of making the content, but about the return of investment, you potentially get. 9 out of...

Customer experience is something that is a part of the brand doesn't matter if you're a small brand or a massive one. The only difference between them is that how the customer describes it which narrowed comes to either a frictionless one or a memorable one.  Today's episode presented by  Stamps.com - get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale with code:...

I thought we are going to talk about capitalism in this podcast I just didn't think it would be this soon. Well, I think we all have heard of Squid Game and how this show came to life and showed us what kind of world we live in. Some might disagree, but sadly we are living in this capitalistic society where money is above everything.  Today's episode presented by  Stamps.com - get a special offer...

We tend to associate certain feelings like sadness, anxiety, anger as bad versus happiness, joy, love as good. Today we are specifically talking about anger. The feeling of anger can be a lot and sometimes might look like it's for no reason. However, when we look deep into it, we can see the many causes behind this quite a healthy human emotion of ours.  Today's episode presented by  Stamps.com -...

I just thought it would be only fair to dedicate an entire episode to the platform that started all for me, Instagram. I wish this was just a tribute to Instagram, but it is more of an experiential journey of mine along with some cold harsh facts that no one has told you about.  Today's episode presented by  Stamps.com - get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digi...

Today we are talking about the famous salmon and rice bowl girl on TikTok Emily Mariko. I want to make these a series so we can analyze from time to time in order to understand the strategies behind certain things we see on social media or media overall. Finally, we will also talk about the strategies one needs to use when they are going viral or so-called at the peak of their fame. RIP Clubhouse!...

Do you ever feel like you just don't fit in? I feel the same way some days. The truth is we all want to feel understood and seen by other people. When we aren't, it makes us feel like an outsider as if something is wrong with us. The feeling of not fitting in happens the most when we're growing which results in outgrowing places, people, and situations... Today's episode presented by  Db Journey -...

Do you ever feel like an imposter? Feeling like you didn't accomplish anything and doubting yourself constantly with that negative voice in your head. This is the episode for you. Remember to be kind to yourself and start celebrating your wins even the small ones. Today's episode presented by  Db Journey - Get 10% off your next purchase with the code POD10 or go to https://bit.ly/37cP8YP  Please s...

Since we talked about patience in the previous episode I thought it made sense that we also talked about consistency. Consistency is what makes the difference between failure and success, especially in business. There are so many real-life examples in this episode that I hope will help many of you. Today's episode presented by  Db Journey - Get 10% off your next purchase with the code POD10 or go...

In today's episode, I sat down with Alix Greenberg the founder of Artsugar a curated e-commerce platform for Instagrammable artwork and home decor. Born and raised in NYC, founder Alix spent nearly a decade working in the Fine Art industry before launching ArtSugar. With a BFA from Cornell and an MA from Christie's Education, Alix combined her love of drawing and art history with her dedication to...

Patience is something that doesn't come easy especially when it comes to certain things in our lives. In today's episode, we are specifically talking about business. A very good example of this is actually the juiciest podcast fall out "Call Her Daddy." Now the only host of the show Alex Cooper made her way to the top with her Spotify deal of 60 million dollars. Let's examine how she actually made...

This episode is full of great tips and stories you need to hear from Owen Grover who is a CEO at TrueFire Studios. He has had many experiences over the years from marketing to business development at places like iHeart Radio & Pocket Casts. Hope you guys like this episode as much as I did.  TrueFire Studios - https://truefire.com/truefire-studios Owen Grover - https://www.linkedin.com/in/owengrove...

Followers, likes, comments are something we constantly see every day on social media, and believe it or not those numbers affect the way we value things without even realizing it. The truth is those are just vanity metrics yet they seem to matter more than the actionable metrics for most.

When we hear the word "branding" it might not mean so much to us as a customer, but when we deep dive into it we realize how many of our daily decisions when it comes to purchasing are directly influenced by branding. Some might disagree with this hence this is the episode for you to listen to.

I feel like we are in this era of desensitization acting like we don't care because we are not required to. Doesn't that sound so wrong? There's nothing attractive about not caring. I mean yeah, it might help us pretend that our hearts aren't broken when we don't get what we want, but not caring is not something to be proud of.

We all say that sometimes ugh I don't have time for this and that, but the truth is we are not prioritizing what is important and what is secondary in order to make time for pretty much everything. This is where the delegation comes in. If you delegate your responsibilities or tasks right, you will have time for the things that you are truly passionate about.

At one point in our career mentorship is something we might think about. It's not because we are helpless or anything, but because sometimes we don't really know what we are doing. We think maybe having a mentor might be the answer, but the truth is no one knows your business better than you do.

The way that society portrays perfection or at least striving for perfection makes it seem like it is such a good thing. When you look deeper you realize how messed up and unhealthy this route is. Perfectionism is not the same thing as great results because the reality is most of the time perfectionism is what sets us back from our goals.

Unfortunately having a business is not like a one-time business proposal or project that you could do and hope that the product or the line you created keeps selling and being talked about like it used to. Time's have changed and so have customers' behaviors. Recent examples include Kylie Cosmetics relaunch, KKW Beauty closure, and Instagram CEO's new announcement about the future of the app.

Solving puzzles can be addicting especially when it comes to on our own. Every piece we put together, we get closer to the whole picture which is essentially our destination. Sometimes we try to take shortcuts so we can put the pieces together faster, but it ends up backfiring on us.

They say take the risk or lose the chance? It really puts things in perspective as what to do in life or what not to do. Life is a series of risks, but which ones should we be taking? Are risks the same as chances? We are discussing all that in today's episode.

I sat down with Courtney Claghorn, the founder of SUGARED + BRONZED to talk about how she made the pivot into e-commerce from a traditional brick and mortar business. SUGARED + BRONZED is the nation's largest sugaring and airbrush tanning destination with locations in Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, and Orange County.

Hustle they say just keep hustling until you make it but at what cost? Talking about how NYC is all about hustling. It's got that hustle culture that doesn't ever seem to value self-care or mental health.

Do you ever get annoyed when someone says "Oh, don't be so sensitive?" Trust me I've been there. I know how it feels like to hear that because contrary to some beliefs words are such powerful tools that can make or break things. In this case, can hurt one's feelings.